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Semi truck catches fire at weigh station on I-94

On Tuesday morning, a semi truck caught fire at the Red River Weigh Station entrance on I-94 near Moorhead, Minnesota.

What happened: The fire broke out at the weigh station on the eastbound side of the highway.

  • Thankfully, no one was injured in the incident.
  • The Minnesota State Patrol and Moorhead Fire Department were quick to respond.

The investigation: Authorities are looking into what caused the fire, but details are still pending.

The weigh station remained operational as the incident didn't significantly impact traffic flow.

The quick response by emergency teams ensured the situation was controlled promptly.

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